Product Reviews Korg Volca Modular synth review: As weird as it is affordableEngadget - Terrence O'BrienFinally there's a cheap way to dabble in the experimental world of West Coast synthesis. This review is a little different. Normally when Engadget reviews something, we're bringing years of experience
Dish Network Lawmakers urge the FCC to seek public input on T-Mobile / Sprint mergerEngadget - Mariella MoonThey're asking the commission to delay voting on the deal. T-Mobile and Sprint found a powerful ally in FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, who officially endorsed the merger after the DOJ's conditional approval in
Android News YouTube Originals will be free to watch starting on September 24thEngadget - Mariella MoonEarlier this year, YouTube promised to make its original shows -- exclusive to paying Premium members at the moment -- available to the public as ad-supported programming. Now, the Google subsidiary is
Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo will replace a newly purchased Switch with newer modelEngadget - Mariella MoonThe offer seems to be available in the US and Canada only, though. Switch owners may be able to replace their consoles with the model that has better battery life if it's only been a month or less since
YouTube YouTube is testing paid online hangs with influencersEngadget - AJ DellingerThe crowdfunding service, called Fundo, was created as part of Area 120. Google is expertimenting with an events-focused crowdfunding service for YouTube creators, according to a recent report from Variety.
Technology Judge orders Georgia to ditch 'vulnerable' voting machines by 2020Engadget - Kris HoltIt'll have to use paper ballots for the 2020 election if replacements are delayed. A federal judge has ordered Georgia to stop using its old, "vulnerable" paperless voting machines by next year. US District
Airports Air travelers entering US face long delays as CBP computers crashEngadget - Andrew TarantolaAir travellers entering the US were delayed on Friday after a computer issue prevented customs officials from processing their immigration information. The CBP is reportedly investigating the problem have
Amazon Amazon sent 20 order confirmations to the wrong peopleEngadget - Igor BonifacicThe company says a “technical issue” caused the privacy breach. Twenty Amazon customers in the US had their order updates sent via email to the wrong person thanks to a "technical issue." Amazon confirmed
Technology Blocks ends its modular smartwatch project after running out of moneyEngadget - Jon FingasBlocks' years-long quest to build a modular smartwatch has come to an unfortunate end. The company has revealed (including through a private Kickstarter post) that it's liquidating assets after running
Mobile Technology Google pulls 85 Android apps with particularly obnoxious adwareEngadget - Marc DeAngelisGoogle has removed 85 apps from the Google Play store after security researchers at Trend Micro found a particularly annoying adware scheme hiding inside.The adware, called AndroidOS_Hidenad.HRXH, was
Samsung 24 hours with the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+Engadget - Chris VelazcoWe still need to do a lot of testing, but some things are already clear. Very early yesterday morning, I picked up a shiny new Galaxy Note 10+ (in that trippy Aura Glow finish, no less). We'll have our
University of Maine App allows citizen scientists to track monarch butterfly migrationEngadget - Christine FisherResearchers want to know where the butterflies rest on their 3,000-mile migration. If you've ever pulled out your phone to take a picture of a butterfly, researchers want your help. A team from the University
Verizon Moto’s 5G Mod is now compatible with the two-year-old Z2 ForceEngadget - Igor BonifacicThe company also promises faster download speeds on Verizon’s 5G network. Back when Motorola announced the Moto Z in 2016, one way the company tried to sell consumers on Moto Mods was to promise that would
Technology Sticker sensor monitors your body using wireless powerEngadget - Jon FingasWearable body sensors have a common problem: they need power and antennas, and all that equipment leads to bulky devices that influence your behavior. Stanford researchers, however, have developed a system
Play buttoneSports A popular immigration bill is bad news for US esportsEngadget - Jessica CondittThe Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act could uproot pro gaming. "What makes me nervous is the fact that it just sailed through the House." Genie Doi is an immigration lawyer with Electronic Sports
Solar Charging The best portable solar battery chargerEngadget - WirecutterThis post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide
Fortnite Epic added the hated mechs to 'Fortnite' so more players could winEngadget - Kris HoltWhen Fortnite's Season X started two weeks ago, developer Epic Games introduced a new mechanic that significantly changed how matches play out. The two-player B.R.U.T.E. mechs caused uproar, with many
Play buttonRocko's Modern Life 'Rocko's Modern Life' is a self-aware Netflix reboot with biteEngadget - Devindra HardawarIt's the rare nostalgia play that reflects on our love for old pop culture (but, it's still a hoot). As far as boundary-pushing '90s Nickelodeon cartoons go, Rocko's Modern Life has aged the best. It way
iOS Investigative thriller game 'Telling Lies' drops August 23rdEngadget - AJ DellingerThe game from the creator of 'Her Story' will be available on PC, Mac and iOS. Telling Lies, the spritual successor of indie darling Her Story, will officially be available for PC, Mac and iOS devices
Apple Best Buy’s weekend sale takes up to $600 off the pricey iPad ProEngadget - Christine FisherThe latest Surface Pro 6 with keyboard is on sale for $799, down from $1,059 Best Buy is running another massive 3-day weekend sale. If that sounds familiar, it's because the retailer slashed prices just
Mac Mini What makes the Mac Mini a great computer?Engadget - Amber BoumanWhen Apple released a refreshed Mac Mini last year, it had been four years since the last iteration. The 2018 update kept the same sleek unibody but included significant spec boots like an eighth-gen processor
Instagram Instagram is testing new Boomerang modes and Layouts in StoriesEngadget - Igor BonifacicFor all the influencers out there, notification filters are also on the way. Your Instagram Stories could soon be flooded by a greater variety of Boomerangs than ever before, according to Jane Manchun
Jimmy Kimmel 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' fined $395,000 for using emergency alert tonesEngadget - Steve Dent"The Walking Dead" and other shows were also forced to pay damages. The FCC has just demonstrated that it's not messing around with emergency alerts. The agency fined ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live $395,000 using
Bluetooth Serious Bluetooth flaw leaves devices open to attackEngadget - Mariella MoonIt's 'a serious threat to the security and privacy of all Bluetooth users.' A group of researchers has discovered a critical Bluetooth vulnerability that leaves tons of wireless devices exposed to digital
Xbox Microsoft isn’t working on a streaming-only Xbox right nowEngadget - Georgina TorbetThe Head of Xbox says there's still a market for traditional consoles. Rumors may have pointed to Microsoft working on a cloud-centric Xbox console, but Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, has confirmed that not
Motorola Motorola's latest cheap phone tries to double as an action cameraEngadget - Chris VelazcoApart from its real-but-not-ready foldable, Motorola is best known these days for churning out respectable smartphones for people on a budget. Those devices — like those in the Moto G and E series — offer
Bose Bose 700 headphones review: The pursuit of perfectionEngadget - Billy SteeleBose once dominated the world of noise-canceling headphones. For years, the company's QuietComfort line was the industry standard, mostly due to it's best-in-class ANC (active noise cancellation). At time,
Scooters Segway-Ninebot's new e-scooter can drive itself to a chargerEngadget - Mariella MoonBeijing-based e-scooter manufacturer Segway-Ninebot has launched a semi-autonomous model that can drive itself to charging stations. According to Reuters, the company already has customers lined up for
Virgin Galactic The Morning After: Some Microsoft Surface devices are being severely throttledEngadget - Mat SmithWelcome to Friday, you heroes. This morning, we're confused by Amazon's fulfillment center ambassadors (parody? terribly programmed bots? neither?), detailing the battle to make smart homes less of a and
